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Physicians Regional Healthcare System · 4 weeks ago

Surgical Tech First Asst

Naples, FL

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Physicians Regional Healthcare System is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assist who provides direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures. This role involves maintaining the sterile field, assisting in critical surgical tasks, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and post-operative care.

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Responsibilities

Functions as a scrub person during surgical procedures, preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments, maintaining an organized sterile field, and providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgical team

Performs first assistant duties, including providing exposure through instrument handling, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques as directed by the surgeon

Handles and dissects tissues, clamps blood vessels, coagulates bleeding points, and places drains as instructed by the surgeon

Assists with wound closure, including suturing subcutaneous layers and skin, applying staples, and dressing surgical sites per surgeon instructions

Ensures sterility and safety standards, conducting proper counting procedures with the RN circulator, following infection control protocols, and taking corrective actions if needed

Prepares and transports surgical instruments for decontamination, ensuring proper handling and sterilization for future use

Assists in post-procedure room turnover, ensuring procedural areas are properly cleaned and prepared for subsequent surgeries

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Surgical techniquesAseptic principlesSterile field maintenanceCST certificationSurgical anatomy knowledgeInfection control standardsEffective communicationBCLS certificationACLS certificationTeamwork skillsAttention to detail